1988 Ford F250 fuel system, gasoline problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1988 Ford F250 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving,the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear, the consumer was able to pull over. The consumer noticed that the fuel tank exploded. No injuries. The consumer was able to transfer the fuel to the second tank and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the…”
filed Oct 12, 2004
“When the dual frontal tank are full consumer notices fuel leakage coming from the front tank, causing a fire hazard. Consumer has yet to have parts replaced. Please provide any further details. *ak”
filed Dec 21, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other F250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 F250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 F250 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 F250 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 F250 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 F250 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 F250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 F250 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 F250 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 F250 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 F250 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 F250 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 F250 | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Ford F250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.